Chicago Teachers Go On Strike For First Time In 25 Years

Chicago Teachers Go On Strike For First Time In 25 Years

Scott Olson

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 10: Chicago school teachers picket outside Wells High School on September 10, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. More than 26,000 teachers and support staff hit the picket lines this morning after the Chicago Teachers Union failed to reach an agreement with the city on...

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 10: Chicago school teachers picket outside Wells High School on September 10, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. More than 26,000 teachers and support staff hit the picket lines this morning after the Chicago Teachers Union failed to reach an agreement with the city on... (Scott Olson)

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 10: Chicago school teachers picket outside Wells High School on September 10, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. More than 26,000 teachers and support staff hit the picket lines this morning after the Chicago Teachers Union failed to reach an agreement with the city on...